Portenga was Director of Athletics for nearly ten years. In his resignation letter, Portenga says:

I broke the trust expected of me – and will forever own the mistakes that I made. I let down my family, my colleagues, and all of Sailor Nation. Not only am I incredibly sorry, but I pray that my resignation brings peace to those affected by my actions.

He also said he will cherish his time as a Sailor and “wish nothing but the best for everyone moving forward.”

The details of what led to the suspension and resignation were not released.